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Smuggled Cigarettes Worth Over ₱700K Seized in Datu Odin Sinsuat; Driver Arrested After Chase
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte — Authorities intercepted a dump truck loaded with suspected smuggled cigarettes during an early morning checkpoint operation in Barangay Tambak on February 11, 2026, resulting in the arrest of its driver and the seizure of contraband worth more than ₱700,000. The operation was carried out at around 1:00 to…
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Stray Bullet Kills Kindergarten Pupil in Maguindanao Clash, Sparking Public Outrage
DATU PIANG, Maguindanao del Sur — A kindergarten pupil was tragically killed after being struck by a stray bullet inside her classroom at Damalabas Elementary School in Barangay Damalabas, Datu Piang, amid ongoing armed clashes between rival groups in nearby areas. The victim was identified as Bai Farhadin Lutia, a young learner who was reportedly…
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From Tragedy to Triumph: How Ronald Tabibina Turned Survival into Success
MARAWI CITY, Philippines — For Ronald Aranton Tabibina, graduation day at Mindanao State University (MSU) was more than a celebration of academic achievement. It was a powerful reminder of survival, faith, and resilience. Standing inside the MSU Gymnasium in his graduation attire in 2026, Ronald returned to the very place where, nearly three years earlier,…
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10 Former Rebels Surrender in Maguindanao del Sur, Turn Over High-Powered Weapons Under Government’s “Balik-Baril” Program
CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte — Ten former members of armed extremist groups voluntarily surrendered to the Philippine Army on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, marking another significant step toward peace and stability in Central Mindanao. The surrender involved six members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and four members of…
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PCG Divers Recover Five More Bodies in MV Trisha Kerstin 3 Wreck, Death Toll Rises to 51
BALUK-BALUK ISLAND, Basilan — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has recovered five more bodies from the sunken passenger vessel MV Trisha Kerstin 3 during intensified underwater operations off Baluk-Baluk Island on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, raising the confirmed death toll from the maritime tragedy to 51. According to the PCG, technical divers resumed search and…
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When Brutality Becomes “Tradition”: Why Hazing Still Thrives in Our Security Forces
The viral videos from Lamitan City, Basilan are more than disturbing images of police officers inflicting pain on their fellow officers. They are a mirror reflecting the darkest corners of our security institutions, where violence is still mistaken for discipline, cruelty is still glorified as “training,” and power is abused under the guise of tradition.…
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Man Shot Dead in Maguindanao del Sur, Family Demands Justice
DATU PAGLAS, Maguindanao del Sur — A man was shot dead in a brutal attack late Sunday night, February 8, 2026, in Barangay Sepaka, Datu Paglas, Maguindanao del Sur. The victim was identified by the Datu Paglas Municipal Police Station as Benjie Olinares, of legal age, and a resident of Barangay Poblacion, Columbio, Sultan Kudarat.…
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Illegal Firearm Suspect Arrested in Late-Night Checkpoint in Malabang, Lanao del Sur
MALABANG, Lanao del Sur — A 39-year-old man was arrested after he was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm during a late-night checkpoint operation conducted by the Malabang Municipal Police Station (MPS) in Barangay Curahab on February 8, 2025, authorities confirmed. The suspect was intercepted at around 11:50 p.m. as police personnel intensified security…
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PRO-BARMM Relieves RMFB-14B Officers Amid Hazing, Maltreatment Allegations in Basilan
Lamitan City, Basilan — The Police Regional Office in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BARMM) has ordered the relief of several officers of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 14B (RMFB-14B) following allegations of hazing and maltreatment raised by some of its personnel, prompting a formal investigation into the reported abuses. The allegations surfaced after social media…
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Drug Den Dismantled in Tawi-Tawi: Maintainer, Two Cohorts Arrested; Two Individuals Rescued
COTABATO CITY — A suspected drug den operating in a remote island community in Tawi-Tawi was dismantled following a successful joint buy-bust operation conducted by law enforcement authorities on February 8, 2026, leading to the arrest of three individuals and the rescue of two others. The operation was spearheaded by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency…